The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In UK Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz was in the top 5 hits. Rambo, directed by Sylvester Stallone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Dark Curse by Christine Feehan was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Shane Blanchard. In that special week people in US were listening to Check On It by Beyonce. Alpha Dog, directed by Nick Cassavetes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006. Turning Angel by Greg Iles was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 2006.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In UK I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun by Westlife was in the top 5 hits. Boiler Room, directed by Ben Younger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Natural Blonde by Liz Smith was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Nick Medina. In that special week people in US were listening to Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton. Chasing Amy, directed by Kevin Smith, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. Absolute Power by David Baldacci was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Jack54HD . In that special week people in US were listening to One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey. From Dusk Till Dawn, directed by Robert Rodriguez, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. To The Hilt by Dick Francis was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Logan Butler. In that special week people in US were listening to Creep by TLC. Before Sunrise, directed by Richard Linklater, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Puerto Vallarta Squeeze by Robert James Waller was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1995.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Andy Samuels. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are The Days Of Our Lives by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Reservoir Dogs, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Night Over Water by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Amy Jackson. In that special week people in US were listening to The First Time by Surface. The Silence of the Lambs, directed by Jonathan Demme, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. Molly Ivins Can'T Say That by Molly Ivins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Nicolo De Cesare. In UK Hangin' Tough by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits. Tremors, directed by Ron Underwood, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. September by Rosamunde Pilcher was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1990.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Dylan Scott. In UK I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany was in the top 5 hits. The Duchess Of Windsor by Charles Higham was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Tom Vangeneugden. In UK You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins was in the top 5 hits. The Year of Living Dangerously, directed by Peter Weir, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. A Hero For Our Times by Ralph G. Martin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Amrita Arora. In that special week people in US were listening to The Tide Is High by Blondie. Scanners, directed by David Cronenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981. American Dreams by Studs Terkel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1981.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Tiffany Limos. In that special week people in US were listening to Rock With You by Michael Jackson. Memories Of Another Day by Harold Robbins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Fabian Caballero. In UK Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was in the top 5 hits. The Duellists, directed by Ridley Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Naomi Darrell. In that special week people in US were listening to Torn Between Two Lovers by Mary MacGregor. The Sentinel, directed by Michael Winner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. Looking Good by Charles Hix was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1977.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Pavi Sald. In that special week people in US were listening to The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Ben Cavil. In that special week people in US were listening to American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean. Fritz the Cat, directed by Ralph Bakshi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1972. The Persian Boy by Mary Renault was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1972.

Famous people born on this day include Corey Holliday. In UK My Sweet Lord by George Harrison was in the top 5 hits. Vanishing Point, directed by Richard C. Sarafian, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. The Throne Of Saturn by Allen Drury was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Mathew Pallister in Sydney. In UK Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade was in the top 5 hits. Pierrot le Fou, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969. The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1969.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Michael Sinclair. In that special week people in US were listening to Green Tambourine by The Lemon Pipers. The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Irene Wan. In UK Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones was in the top 5 hits. A Fistful of Dollars, directed by Sergio Leone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Secret Of Santa Vittoria by Robert Crichton was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Jamie Taras. In that special week people in US were listening to My Love by Petula Clark. The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, directed by Alan Rafkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. Airs Above The Ground by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1966.

Famous people born on this day include Oto Hascak. In that special week people in US were listening to I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles. Man's Favorite Sport?, directed by Howard Hawks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1964. Candy by Terry Southern and Mason Hoffenberg was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1964.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Scott Ian Rosenfeld in Bayside. In that special week people in US were listening to Walk Right In by The Rooftop Singers. The Raven, directed by Roger Corman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963. Happiness Is A Warm Puppy by Charles M. Schulz was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Elizabeth Barker. In UK Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson was in the top 5 hits. 101 Dalmatians, directed by Clyde Geronimi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1961. Inside Europe Today by John Gunther was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1961.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Elaine Roque in Santa Monica. In UK Why by Anthony Newley was in the top 5 hits. Our Man in Havana, directed by Carol Reed, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Advise And Consent by Allen Drury was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Trevor A. In UK Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford was in the top 5 hits. The Court Jester, directed by Melvin Frank, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Peyton Place by Grace Metalious was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1956.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Rosanne Musgrave. Bend of the River, directed by Anthony Mann, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The Swimming Pool by Mary Roberts Rinehart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1952.

The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Noah Creshevsky. Objective, Burma!, directed by Raoul Walsh, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1945. The Black Rose by Thomas B. Costain was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1945.

The US president was Herbert Hoover (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Walter Paulis. She Done Him Wrong, directed by Lowell Sherman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1933. As the Earth Turns by Gladys Hasty Carroll was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1933.

The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include E Fay Jones. The Kid, directed by Charles Chaplin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1921. The Brimming Cup by Dorothy Canfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1921.